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iTunes 10 Plays Media from Any iOS Device, No Syncing Required [Annoyances]

It may have happened in a later iTunes 9 update, but iTunes 10 definitely includes a very helpful update. Plug in any iOS device, and you can play its music or videos without having to make a tricky sync. More »
Use an Oven Broiler to Refresh Fried Foods [Food Hacks]

Warming up fries and other fried food in the microwave is better than eating them cold but microwaving tends to make fried food limp and soggy. Use your broiler for good-as-new reheating of fried foods. More »
Why You Shouldn't Rely on Clothing for Actual Waist Measurements [Reality Check]

Women know this better than men, but the tape measure knows all: clothing makers can be outright liars when it comes to sizing. Esquire magazine's Style Blog took measurements of seven mainstream 36-inch pants and found discrepancies of up to five inches. More »
Google Scribe Auto-Completes Text Anywhere You Type on the Web [Text Editor]

Google wants you to use its auto-completion powers for more than just searching. With Google Scribe, you can let the web fill out your sentences for you in a dedicated editing tool, or auto-type anywhere on the web with a bookmarklet. More »
Firefox 3.6.9, 3.5.12 Updates Fix Critical Security Vulnerabilities [Updates]

Windows/Mac/Linux: This morning is a good time to hit the Help menu in Firefox and check for updates, as Mozilla released updates for the 3.5 and 3.6 branches overnight that fix many critical vulnerabilities, including some security openings that could allow for keystroke-watching "clickjacking" attacks. Update your Firefox, or grab 3.6.9 or 3.5.12 directly. [via CNET] More »